Explore the three countries,
each with its own unique culture, history and traditions, that share the
Indochinese Peninsula between China and India on the most comprehensive of
Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam tours. The French influence is still felt in the
cities while life in the countryside, a world of rice paddies, small villages
and floating markets along the banks of the Mekong River, continues on much as
it did before the French arrived. Multiple-night stays in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh
City and historic Hoi An – plus an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay and explorations in the
Mekong Delta – complete the portrait of Vietnam, then and now. From your
arrival in Phnom Penh to days spent exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
Angkor and its treasures, Cambodia casts its own spell. In Laos, only
welcoming tourists since the late 1990s, 49 ethnic groups put their own spin on
life and living, providing a cultural richness as seen in the cuisine, the
customs, the temples and the markets. These 18 days in Indochina will expand
your horizons, deepen your insights and transform your view of the world.

** All our tours are
Exclusive Private Tours, so you will not be put together with other guests **

Day 1: Welcome to
Hanoi

Fly to Hanoi, VIETNAM

Welcome to Vietnam.
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, obtain your Vietnam visa (please refer to your
Special Program Note), and then clear Immigration and Customs. After collecting
your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside a local Guide of Global Travel
& Tours. He/she will be holding a sign with your names on it. Please
note that local guides are not allowed inside the airport.

From the airport, you will
be privately transferred to your lovely boutique hotel. Hanoi, originally named
Thang Long or “City of the Ascending Dragon” was the first capital of Vietnam
in A.D. 1010. Situated in the Centre North of Vietnam, the city is known as one
of the most attractive and interesting places for visitors. In addition, after
the fusion in 2008, Hanoi ranks in the top 20 biggest cities in the world.

Full
day guide tour of Hanoi: Your guide will meet you at 8am at your hotel, you'll
head out with your guide and begins with a visit Ba Dinh
Square to see Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the museum to his life and the simple
cottage where he lived and worked, along with his "house on stilts"
and his final resting place; and take in Hanoi's famous One-Pillar Pagoda,
constructed in 1049 to resemble a lotus blossom. Next, you’ll continue to the
Temple of Literature, which dates back to 1070 and is dedicated to the cult of
Confucius and visit the Museum of Ethnology, where we'll learn about the
fascinating cultural diversity of this ancient land.

This afternoon, drive
through Colonial Hanoi, seeing the Opera House and other local sights. Go
inside infamous Hoa Lo Prison (“Hanoi Hilton”), where Senator John McCain and
Douglas “Pete” Wilson were once imprisoned, and continue to the National History
Museum of Vietnam. Take a cyclo ride through the Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a network
of narrow alleys and shop houses also known as “The 36 Streets.” This is a
wonderful place to watch the local life, and peruse items from fabrics to
crafts to exotic medicines. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet
performance, a uniquely North Vietnamese art form celebrating rural life and
folklore for over 1,000 years, this evening.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Meals
Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning, after
breakfast transfer to Halong Bay to board an overnight cruise on Halong Bay.
Halong Bay is listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty.
“Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong
Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them
containing beautiful grottoes. Welcome onboard and set sails boarding
time is at 12:15 pm. Upon boarding guests are greeted with a welcome drink and
gather in the dining room for a comprehensive safety and boat orientation
briefing followed by itinerary details. After the briefing and check in we have
a bit of free time till lunch is served at 1:00pm. Lunch is a multi-course
Vietnamese and Western set menu. Any and all dietary needs will be catered to.During
lunch we cruise through the Bai Tu Long Bay, cruising through the most
beautiful and quiet area in Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay to visit Cua Van Fishing
Village. Cua Van Floating Fishing Village is one of the largest
fishing villages on the Bay. Guests can choose between kayaking through the
village or visiting on small bamboo boats (sampans) rowed by the villagers.

Back on board after visiting
the village there will be free time of about one and a half hours before the Cooking
Demonstrationon board will be held by our Chef and all
the passengers could attend to this. During that time the chef will conduct a Cooking
Demonstration showing the guests how we decorate and make some
Vietnamese food which is traditional food in Vietnam. In addition we will have
the first of our double happy hours from 6:00 till 7:00 during which time one
free drink will be received for each one ordered. The dinner is served at
7:30pm. Dinner is a sumptuous buffet featuring an array of salads, seafood,
meat dishes, seasonal fresh fruits and deserts. After dinner guests can relax
in the dining room and lounge or on the upper deck and enjoy the second happy
hour from 9:00 till 10:00.

The next morning coffee, tea
and breakfast pastries are on offer from 6:45. Tai Chi lessons are
led by our tai chi master at 7:00 before we leave the boat at 7:45 for a
walking tour of Titov Beach Island. About one hour is spent
on the island allowing time for a climb up the steps to the peak for a
breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay (there is also an expansive viewing
deck half way up). After the climb there is time left to relax on the beach and
have a swim. Back on board it’s time for final packing and freshening up before
enjoying a full breakfast buffet, including traditional Vietnamese Noodles
(Pho). After breakfast guests may relax in the dining room and lounge or on the
deck enjoying the last Bay views before disembarkation at 11:00am. Our guide and
driver will be waiting for you at the pier and drive you back to Hanoi and
transfer to Hanoi airport in time to
catch your onward flight to Danang,
Vietnam's most beautiful city, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on
the central coast of Vietnam.

Welcome to Danang.
Upon arrival at Danang Airport. After collecting your baggage, exit the airport
to meet outside a local Guide of Global Travel & Tours. He/she will be
holding a sign with your names on it. Please note that local guides are not
allowed inside the airport.

From the airport, you will
be privately transferred to your lovely boutique hotel. Hoi
An, known to early Western merchants, was one of the major trading centres of
Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a distinctive Chinese atmosphere
with low, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some
of these streets is still virtually intact. Many of the houses were constructed
of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese
characters and pillars carved with ornamental designs.

Today, discover how the
traditions of the past are treasured in the present in Hoi An on the Thu Bon
River, a key international trading port between the 15th and 19th centuries –
now a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved, centuries-old
streets, dwellings, temples and pagodas, touring Hoi An's historic highlights
via cyclo with your guide. Highlights of your walking tour through its charming
streets, visit Hoi An history Museum, Fukkien Assembly hall with Thien Hau
temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, visit a typical ancient house of
Tan Ky House and 17th century Japanese Covered Bridge. Enjoy a boat trip along
the Thu Bon River seeing life along the river. Return back to hotel and enjoy
the remainder of the day is free at leisure.

Hoi An, the cobblestone
streets in the old French Quarter are a delight to roam with many cafes, art
galleries and handicraft shops. Hoi An is especially well known for its local
artists and tailor made clothing, with over sixty shops providing this service
in town.

Day
6: Hoi An / Hue /Forbidden
Purple City of Hue

Meals Provided: Breakfast

Road journey from Hoi An to Hue:After
breakfast, you’ll be driven north along highway 1 to Hue, a journey of
approximately 3 hours. After passing through the port of Danang, the highway
meets the Hai Van Pass (meaning Pass of the Ocean Clouds). There are some
spectacular vista points and photo opportunities en-route as the Truong Son
mountain range cuts across the narrow centre of the country. The mountain range
has created a barrier to the cold airstreams from the north which often results
in thick cloudbanks over the peaks. The pass has been a strategic military
focal point during Vietnam's turbulent history and from the top there are views
of the curve of Danang Bay. There will be a stop in Danang to visit
the Cham Museum, which houses some magnificent examples of Cham art, China
Beach, made famous during the American war and the Marble Mountains. Continue
north to Hue where you will check-in to your lovely boutique hotel. Hué,
Vietnam’s most beautiful city, and now a UNESCO World Heritage site housing
fantastic artistic and architectural treasures. The Tombs of the Nguyen
Emperors are the main attraction. The Ancient Citadel of Hué has not fared well
and stands as a reminder of the infamous 1968 Tet Offensive. From Hué, the
Nguyen dynasty merged the lands of Vietnam and ruled it for almost 150 years.

After settling in and
enjoying a bit of free time, you'll head out with your guide and spend the
afternoon visit the historical Imperial Citadel. Often referred to as
“ancient”, Hue’s Citadel is comparatively modern in European terms.Built
over thirty years in the early part of the 19th century, the Citadel
encompasses three “courts” covering a total of 6 km. The Imperial City, built
along the same lines as the Forbidden Palace in Beijing, was the country’s
administrative center. Senior mandarins, court officers and civil servants
would have entered by the “Ngo Mon” (noon gate). Directly behind were the Dai
Trieu Nghi (great rites courtyard) and the Thai Hoa Palace (throne hall) where
the Emperor would meet foreign rulers and emissaries, high-ranking ministers
and other dignitaries.At the heart of the Imperial City was the “Tu Cam Thanh”
(Forbidden Purple City). Only members of the royal family, the Emperor’s
concubines, and trusted senior mandarins and officers such as the royal doctor
were allowed through the sole entry gate. Inside were various palaces and the
Emperor’s private apartments. Despite more than fifty years of decay and
attrition, the Citadel is still imposing, and recent renovation work has
restored several of its buildings to their previous glory. Next, continue
to Thien Mu Pagoda, sitting on the riverbank outside the city, this octagonal
seven tier stupa has long been regarded as the symbol of Hué and was founded in
1601. It is still a site of Buddhist worship and its huge bell is said to be
audible from the city. Enjoy a cruise downstream to watch sunset on the Perfume
River, named after the tree resins and blossoms it carries on its way to the
Pacific.

This morning, stroll around
the hectic Dong Ba market with your guide. The market is best explored in the
morning when a sea of conical hats, colorful fabrics, produce of every
description and an array of vendors offer delights for the senses await you. Continue
to explore Emperors Tombs Hue’s environment is dotted
with tombs of past emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Construction of the tombs
was meticulous carried out starting whilst the king was still alive in order to
ensure his comfort in the next life. Most of the tombs have courtyards, a
temple for worship, statues of elephants and figures and a pond, but the layout
of each is different reflecting differing each king’s personality and style.
They have a lovely peaceful atmosphere. Khai Dinh and the tomb
of 19th-century emperor Tu Duc, considered the most
beautiful mausoleums around Hue. Then, continue to visit the Minh Mang
Royal tomb, set amidst a lush pine hill by the river and considered to be one
of the most beautiful mausoleums. Each ruler of the Imperial City built his own
tomb during his reign.

Later this afternoon, you'll
be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Welcome to Ho Chi
Minh City. Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City Airport. After collecting
your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside a local Guide of Global Travel
& Tours. He/she will be holding a sign with your names on it. Please
note that local guides are not allowed inside the airport.

From the airport, you will
be privately transferred to your lovely boutique hotel. Formerly known as
Saigon, today’s Ho Chi Minh City is the bustling and vibrating economic centre
of the South. Over the past few centuries, Saigon was called the “Pearl of the
Far East” and was an important trading centre for Chinese, Japanese and Western
merchants who travelled along the Saigon River.

This
morning, enjoy scenic drive through the countryside as people work on their
rice paddies and thatched hut villages scattered along the way. Visit a local
village making rice paper, a well-known product used to make the delicious
spring rolls. Arriving at the Cu Chi Tunnels to explore part of the 151-mile
underground network that zigzagged from the southern tip of the Ho Chi Minh
Trail near Cambodia to the Saigon River. Cu Chi is a must for anyone interested
in understanding a vital aspect of guerrilla warfare fought by the Vietnamese
against both the French and the Americans. These criss-crossing tunnels were
begun in the late 1940s by local resistance fighters looking for a place to
hide their weapons from the French. Discover secret trapdoors, field hospitals,
command posts, underground kitchens, living areas and meeting rooms.

After lunch at a local Restaurant,
continue to discover Saigon's historic landmarks including the former
Presidential Palace which was once headquarters for the Saigon Government
during the "American War", and the War Remnants Museum, established
in September 1975 in Ho Chi Minh City. It contains countless artifacts,
photographs and pictures documenting some of the less heroic activities carried
out by the US army in Vietnam. Planes, tanks, bombs and helicopters are also on
display. Next visit the 1880's General Post Office and the late 19th century
Notre Dame cathedral, located in a peaceful part of the city.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh
City – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Phnom Penh

Meals Provided:
Breakfast

Morning meet your private guide and driver and drive to overland to Cai Be, in the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Upon embarkation on Cai Be Princess junk boat, clients are welcomed with fresh
cotton towels. The tour will start with the visit of Cai Be colourfull
floating market. We will proceed by the visit of some local home factories
such as rice paste making, rice popcorn, coco candies, and longans drying
processing. You will then return on board Cai Be Princess to proceed the
excursion to Dong Hoa Hiep island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be during a
40 minutes cruise to discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe
the typical Mekong delta rural life. Stops on the way can be made upon request
for particular visits or photos making. These evergreen islands among the
Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. Visit at an ancient mandarin
house dating from the last century where the family descendants will welcome
you with a cup a warm green tea. Back on board Cai Be Princess for a 20 minutes
cruise to Phu An hamlet passing by Cai Be beautiful church.

Lunch will await you at Le Longanier restaurant, a superb
Indochine style two stories villa decorated with several antiques and
furnitures from the 1930’ period, located in a lush tropical garden by the
river among pomelo, longan, mango, and coconut and banana trees. After a short
walk along a beautiful canal, the excursion will end at approx. 3.30pm at Ba
Bon Bridge where your own private transportation vehicle will await you and
transfer back to Saigon and directly transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for
flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Welcome to Cambodia.
Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport, obtain your Cambodia visa (please refer to
your Special Program Note), and then clear Immigration and Customs. After
collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside a local Guide of
Global Travel & Tours. He/she will be holding a sign with your names on it.
Please note that local guides are not allowed inside the airport.

From the airport, you will
be privately transferred to your lovely boutique hotel. This city was once
considered one of the most beautiful in Orient, and despite its recent
turbulent history it still retains a colonial charm. Settle in and enjoy the
afternoon and evening at your leisure.

Today, meet your personal
guide and driver and drive to the Killing Fields of
Choeung Ek (16 km south of Phnom Penh). Between 1975 and 1978 about 17,000 men,
women, children and infants (including nine westerners) detained and tortured
at S-21 prison were transported to the extermination camp of Choeung Ek. They
were often bludgeoned to death to avoid wasting precious bullets. Fragments of
human bone and bits of cloth are scattered around the disinterred pits. Over
8,000 skulls, arranged by sex and age, are visible behind the clear glass
panels of the Memorial Stupa, which was erected in 1988. You'll then
continue to visit the notorious Tuol Sleng
Museum. In 1975 Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot's security
forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). It soon
became the largest such center of detention and torture in the country. More
than 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeung
Ek to be executed; detainees who died during torture were buried in mass graves
in the prison ground. Room after room the museum displays photographs of men,
women and children covering the walls from floor to ceiling; virtually all the
people pictured were later killed.

After lunch at a local
restaurant, continue to discover the Royal Palace built
in 1866 by King Norodom. See the different structures of this pagoda-style
compound and stroll in its beautiful garden. Visit the Silver Pagoda so named
because of its floor that is comprised of 5,000 silver tiles. A gold Buddha
encrusted with 9,584 diamonds and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat
crystal Buddha are also housed here. Next, visit the National Museum. Built in
1917 it is an exceptional example of traditional architecture and is
exclusively devoted to preserving and displaying Khmer art and sculptures.
Hundreds of pieces are housed here including both pre-and post-Angkorian
pieces. Finish your tour at the city's namesake, Wat Phnom. Founded in
1373, the pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river.
Later this afternoon enjoy one-hour sunset cruise on the Mekong and Tonle Sap
Rivers. The boat will pass past floating villages, providing great views of the
city’s rapidly changing skyline.

Day 11: Phnom Penh / Siem Reap / Discovering the Ancient Capital

Meals Provided:
Breakfast

After leisurely morning, you will be transferred to the airport
in time for your flight to Siem Reap.

Welcome to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport. After collecting your baggage, exit the
airport to meet outside a local Guide of Global Travel & Tours. He/she will
be holding a sign with your names on it. Please note that local guides are
not allowed inside the airport.

From the airport, you will
be privately transferred to your lovely boutique hotel. Siem Reap is the base
for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer
empire.

After settling in and
enjoying a bit of free time, you'll head out with your guide and spend the
afternoon visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the
South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk,
visit Bayon temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling
faces of Avolokitesvara), Baphuon (recently re-opened after years of
restoration), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace, and the
Terrace of the Leper King.

This evening, walk up Phnom
Bakheng for a sunset view of Angkor Wat and the surrounding areas. This view
provides a wonderful overview of the entire area. (Please note that this site
becomes very crowded at sunset, so you may choose to walk up to Pre Rep
instead.)

Today, meet your personal
guide and driver. Rise early to travel to Ta Phrom. Built in 1186, Ta
Phrom was dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII. Its atmospheric dark gray
sandstone towers and courtyards exude an aura of reverence and mystery. Unlike
most of the other inner temples of Angkor, Ta Phrom has been left to the
elements and looks very much as it must have when "discovered" by
Henri Mouhot in the 1860s. Navigating through its narrow passages, immense
kapok trees and jungle-covered ruins is an unparalleled experience and one of
the highlights of Angkor. Next, you’ll visit Preah
Khan or 'Sacred Sword', built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century.
Sister temple to Ta Prohm, the cruciform corridors here are impressive and
there are some wonderful carvings adorning the walls, including the spectacular
hall of dancers. Look out for the curious two-storey structure that is almost
Grecian in inspiration. This is one of the few temples originally dedicated to
Buddhism and Hinduism. The original eastern entrance was for Mahayana
Buddhists, while the other cardinal points represented the Hindu trinity of
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Next, to Banteay KdeiThis temple was
the first great Buddhist monastery in Cambodia, constructed by Jayavarman VII
during the 12th and 13th centuries. Its system of galleries and vestibules that
were added after the construction of the main towers makes it look like a
cloister. It was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly.
However, there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments. Although it is
in a ruinous state. You’ll then visit Ta KeoKing
Suryavarman I commissioned this temple in the 10th Century, but it was never
completed so has no elaborate decoration like its contemporaries. It is a
pyramid on 5 levels and is dedicated to Shiva. Some scholars contend this was
due to an inauspicious lightning strike during construction. Others have
suggested the high quality sandstone was simply too hard to carve in detail.

In the late afternoon and
sunset hours, explore the most famous of all the temples on the plain of
Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in
size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are
emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is
considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and
architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks – the
enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding
moat, the ocean beyond. Sunset at Angkor Wat.

After dusk, you'll be
returned to your hotel with the evening free to relax or explore independently.

Day 13: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang

Meals Provided:
Breakfast

For a further glimpse into
local life, this morning, depart Siem Reap for a tour of the surrounding
countryside and take an ox-cart ride through the villages and the rice fields.
At the end of your ride, have a fresh coconut drink with the family and do not
hesitate to talk with the local people to get to know more about their lives.
Then driver to boat pier and board a wooden boat for a ride on Tonle Sap often
called the “Great Lake”. We will float by schools, markets and police stations all
built within the lake and observe the typical local activities. We’ll visit a
floating house to interact with a local family before returning to town. Next,
visit “Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles”,
this centre is working with young artisans; the team creates, produce and
market a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer ware, silk weaving
and silk painting. The company promotes fair, sustainable development in order
to provide benefits to the rural communities.

After leisurely afternoon, you will be transferred to the
airport in time for your flight to Luang Prabang.

Welcome to Laos.
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang Airport, obtain your Laos visa (please refer to
your Special Program Note), and then clear Immigration and Customs. After
collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside a local Guide of
Global Travel & Tours. He/she will be holding a sign with your names on it.
Please note that local guides are not allowed inside the airport.

From the airport, you will
be privately transferred to your lovely boutique hotel.The crown jewel of Laos and former Lanexang, Luang Prabang, is
perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in South East Asia. Magical and
charming, it has preserved its long-standing reputation as a stronghold of Lao
culture with its splendid natural scenery and sense of timelessness. In 1995
UNESCO voted Luang Prabang as a World Heritage City.

Full day tour of Luang
Prabang: This morning your guide will meet you at your hotel and stroll
through the lively Central Market where the ethnic minorities of the
surroundings come daily. Visit the city’s oldest temple of Wat
Sene and visit to Luang Prabang’s most beautiful temple, Vat Xiang Thong. Once
a royal temple where Laotian kings were crowned, it is still home to the royal
funeral chapel with the 12-meter-high funeral chariot and funeral urns for each
member of the royal family. Remodeled in the 1960s, the temple features a
gilded entrance, walls covered in black lacquer and decorated with gold figures
and symbols and the impressive “tree of life” mosaic of stained glass, which is
one of the best-known images in Laos, visit the Wat Mai temple; and take an
orientation tour of the city and visit the
National Museum, preserved from its days as a royal residence at the turn of
the 20th century and depicting day-to-day life for the rich and royal.

Spend
the afternoon on a community based living rice farm situated in the idyllic
countryside, surrounded by mountains and rice paddies. You’ll have an
opportunity to experience the life of local rice farmers and try your hand at
some of their daily activities, or view them from the comfort of a traditional
Lao rice house balcony, surrounded by rice terraces and an organic vegetable
farm. There will also be time to visit local handicraft workshops featuring
crafts including bamboo weaving, blacksmithing, and sugar cane processing. And
a tour of an organic garden offers insights on how natural herbs are used in
traditional medicine.

Returning
to your hotel in Luang Prabang for an evening spent at leisure.

Day 15: Alms in Luang Prabang & Life
in the Laotian countryside

Meals Provided:
Breakfast

Shortly
after dawn in Luang Prabang, a gong announces the end of morning prayers and
the beginning of a procession of monks emerging from the temples to seek alms;
rise early this morning to experience this extraordinary ritual. After
breakfast, enjoy a relaxing local style riverboat trip with your guide on
the mighty Mekong River, to visit the sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves. Pak Ou caves
have been home to many thousands of Buddha images that have been placed here by
local people since 16th century, when King Setthathirath found the caves and
declared them a holy spot, and even today many people still pay respect to this
tradition. Afterwards, walk around Ban Pak Ou Village, a small Laotian
fishermen’s village on the Mekong River, and your long-tail boat for a
scenic ride on the Mekong until you reach the small weaving village of Ban
Phone Xay, where you’ll enjoy a weaving demonstration and have a chance to
purchase handmade items directly from the source.

After lunch, a
scenic drive through the countryside leads to the multi-tiered cascades of the
Khouang Si waterfalls. The distance is about 30km and takes approximately 1 hour
passing through very scenic Laotian countryside. The waterfalls tumble over
multi – tiered limestone formations into cool, clear pools ideal for swimming
and relaxing. On the way to the waterfalls, visit small villages of Ban Na
Oune, Hmong village and Khmu minority village of Ban Thapane for a glimpse into
their lifestyle. Continue to the waterfalls. Return to Luang Prabang. On the
way, visit Ban Ou, a lowland Lao village known for its cotton production.
Continue to see silk production at Ban Phanom, a weaving village that become
famous as the ‘weavers of royalty’, producing items for the Royal Palace of the
last King of Laos.

Day 16: Depart Luang Prabang

Meals Provided:
Breakfast

Today free at leisure until your guide and driver transfer to
the Luang Prabang airport in time for your flight to next destination. We wish
you a safe and pleasant journey.

Price guideline:

The above tour costs from $2,895*per person, based
on 2 people sharing a double or twin room.

*Please note this price is subject to change at the time of
booking, and depends on the date of travel and the availability of
accommodation.

Our price includes (Private tour):

• Accommodation base in a shared double or twin room throughout

• Daily buffet breakfast at hotel and all hotels taxes and service
charges.

• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as
specified in the itinerary.